SICK mechanic who gives tips on loading up on Sulfer to fail a test.But hey, you're in the money ride now!!!(And happy to hear you were running great all along!)ptc

No problem Peter.

it was the first time leak-down test was done.i knew my window closed 12/00, so I wanted to runit hard and have it tested near the end of coverage. FYI - a BMW mechanic recommendedthat I run Arco 87 a week before and going intothe leakdown test. not sure if it made a difference, but what the hell. end result =failed test = new block for free. and to be honest, the idle was smooth and ran very wellbefore the leak down test!

Brett

Thanks Brett --One more follow up --Was 9/00 the first time a leak-down was done,or did it pass earlier, and fail later?Thx,Peter

Hi Brett, if you'd be so kind... 1. How many miles on Nikasil before swap?2. Octane history before the swap?3. Was swap within warranty or post-warranty?Thx,Peter'95 530i (45k on Nikasil running STRONG)